The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced the reinstatement of students suspended by the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), following what it described as a successful engagement with the university's management.

NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday, describing it as a significant victory for Nigerian students and a testament to the power of dialogue and collective advocacy.

According to Akinteye, the suspended students will now be allowed to participate in their ongoing examinations alongside their colleagues after intervention by the student body.

The NANS president also revealed that the case of Comrade James Adio, whose suspension sparked widespread reactions among students, has been scheduled for consideration by the university's Senate on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Akinteye recalled that NANS had earlier condemned the suspension of Adio and two other students, describing the action as unjust and calling on the university management to reverse the decision.

He explained that following discussions with the Vice-Chancellor, both parties agreed to pursue an amicable resolution of the matter. Consequently, a NANS delegation was constituted to engage directly with the university authorities.

The delegation, led by the Southwest Zonal Coordinator of NANS, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah, alongside the National Head of Administration, Comrade Owolewa Taiwo, and the Joint Campus Council Chairman in Ekiti State, Comrade Ayeni Micheal Oluwaseun, met with the Vice-Chancellor and secured the reinstatement of the affected students.

According to Akinteye, the Vice-Chancellor assured the delegation that the university's Senate would deliberate on Adio's case and provide fair consideration in line with the principles of justice and academic progress.

The NANS president commended the Vice-Chancellor for what he described as a swift response and a commitment to prioritising the welfare of students.

He also praised members of the NANS delegation for their efforts, resilience and solidarity in pursuing the reinstatement of the suspended students.

Akinteye reaffirmed the association's commitment to protecting the rights and interests of Nigerian students through dialogue, advocacy and constructive engagement.

He, however, warned that the student body would not hesitate to challenge actions perceived as oppressive or unjust whenever peaceful efforts fail to yield positive results.

The development is expected to bring relief to the affected students and their families while drawing attention to the role of dialogue in resolving disputes within higher institutions across the country.